Warnings And Cautions; Warnings - Respironics BiPAP Focus Service Manual

Chapter 2. Warnings and Cautions

Warnings

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are used throughout this manual to
identify possible safety hazards, conditions that may result in
equipment or property damage, and important information that must be
considered when performing service and testing procedures on the
BiPAP Focus.
WARNING: A condition that could cause injury to a patient, operator or technician if
the operating instructions in this manual are not followed correctly.
CAUTION: A condition that could cause damage to, or shorten the service life of,
the device.
NOTE: Important information concerning the construction or operation of the
device.
• To assure the safety of the service technician and the specified
performance of the device, Respironics recommends that only
technicians having prior training or experience servicing
ventilatory devices perform any repairs or adjustment to the BiPAP
Focus.
• Use only Respironics repair/service parts. Use of non-Respironics
parts may alter ventilator reliability resulting in damage. Use of
non-Respironics repair parts will affect the ventilator warranty.
Contact Customer Service at 1-800-345-6443 or 724-387-4000
for more information.
• High voltages are present in the AC/DC Power Supply, Power Cord
and VGA PCB. To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the power
cord before attempting any repairs on the device or cleaning.
• DO NOT immerse this device into any fluids or allow any liquid to
enter the cabinet or the filter intake.
• To avoid personal injury, always disconnect external AC and DC
power sources from the ventilator before servicing or cleaning.
• To avoid personal injury or the possibility of damage to the
ventilator, regularly inspect the power cord to ensure it is free from
defects and any obvious wear and is properly grounded.
• This device is not for life support.
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